As we all know, on July 4, 2026, we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the acceptance of the Declaration of Independence. Many people today think that its chief author, Thomas Jefferson, was for all practical purposes a skeptic. But in February 1777, Thomas Jefferson helped establish an evangelical church. What? Yes, Thomas Jefferson. It was called the […]

Before he died, Thomas Jefferson expressed his desire that his three biggest accomplishments be listed on the obelisk that marks his grave at Monticello in Charlottesville, Virginia. They were that he was ▪the author of the Declaration of Independence (the acceptance of which we celebrate in America at 250) and ▪the author of the Virginia […]

This week Christians around the world of all strands celebrate what we consider some of the most significant events in world history—the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ on behalf of the salvation for those who believe in the Lord. There are many historical reasons to believe in these events, which I’ve addressed in […]

In February 1777, Thomas Jefferson helped establish an evangelical church. What? Yes, that Thomas Jefferson. It was called the Calvinisitical Reformed Church of Charlottesville. And it met in the local courthouse. Why, that’s enough to give the ACLU apoplexy. This was less than a year after he wrote the first draft of the Declaration of […]